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LA Times Crossword September 15, 2025 Answers
This LA Times puzzle from September 15, 2025 contains 78 total clues—33 across and 45 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our LA Times crossword archive.
Across Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | "Darn!" | RATS |
| 5A | Bubble tea "bubbles" | BOBA |
| 9A | Subside, as rain | LETUP |
| 14A | Otherwise | IFNOT |
| 15A | Many a Dubai resident | ARAB |
| 16A | Clean thoroughly | SCRUB |
| 17A | Half expecting a terrible outcome | FEARINGTHEWORST |
| 20A | Clean thoroughly | SCRUB |
| 21A | "In all probability ... " | ODDSARE |
| 22A | Ran into | MET |
| 24A | __ Lanka | SRI |
| 25A | "That's the fellow!" | HIM |
| 28A | "What a pity" | ALAS |
| 35A | Japanese noodle | UDON |
| 37A | Cookbook writer Garten | INA |
| 38A | Mario Kart brother | LUIGI |
| 39A | Demographic statistical standard | NATIONALAVERAGE |
| 43A | Yours, once | THINE |
| 44A | Promos | ADS |
| 45A | Small opening | SLIT |
| 46A | "No problems yet" | SOFARSOGOOD |
| 50A | "Certainly!" | YES |
| 51A | "__ the season ... " | TIS |
| 52A | Pinterest pin | PIC |
| 54A | Spiraling | INASPIN |
| 59A | Dads | PAPAS |
| 63A | Classic family sitcom starring Robert Young | FATHERKNOWSBEST |
| 67A | "The X Factor" judge Cowell | SIMON |
| 68A | Architectural overhang | EAVE |
| 69A | "By Jove!" | ISAY |
| 70A | Elizabeth of "WandaVision" | OLSEN |
| 71A | Audition (for) | READ |
| 72A | Casual denial | NAH |
Down Clues
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